Esstac shotgun cards

[Kaiser]

Hello all,

I just purchased a few of these as an alternative to a traditional side saddle. Has anyone been utilizing these or a similar product and if so, thoughts on Velcro application and long term serviceability.

[alpha 33]

On 7/4/2021 at 12:53 PM, alpha 33 said:

I guess my concern is what, if any, damage is done to the receiver finish if left on for a long time.

I had the same velcro loop on the receiver for almost 2 years and about a month ago I peeled it off so I could get the receiver engraved and although it was really on there it came off with no residue left behind and no discoloration or damage to the receiver.

On 7/4/2021 at 11:33 AM, alpha 33 said:

How is the velcro applied to the receiver?

I cleaned the side of the receiver with acetone and used this heavy duty velcro, just the loop portion.

On 7/4/2021 at 12:53 PM, alpha 33 said:

I guess my concern is what, if any, damage is done to the receiver finish if left on for a long time.

None. If really worried about it, you can sweet talk it off with acetone as you peel it back.

[Kaiser]

Answered my concerns about residue left behind by the Velcro. 
Thank you. 

[JT111]

This is all good info. I just ordered the 7 round card. Thanks. 

[JT111]

I like this option. 

[les_garten]

2 hours ago, JT111 said:

I like this option. 

You cut a hole for the pin?

[D'zaster]

I finally got around to installing the Esstac card this AM. Made a cut for the pin.

[StrangerDanger]

9 hours ago, les_garten said:

You cut a hole for the pin?

That’s the proper way to install the Velcro backing onto the receiver. 

[Exiledviking]

I've got one Esstac 5 round card mounted. Just bought a 6 round VangComp card to try as it's supposedly a better piece. We'll see.

[JT111]

20 hours ago, les_garten said:

You cut a hole for the pin?

Yup. That’s what I did.

[rubicon20032003]

Vang comp cards are the best out there 

[JT111]

1 hour ago, Exiledviking said:

I've got one Esstac 5 round card mounted. Just bought a 6 round VangComp card to try as it's supposedly a better piece. We'll see.

The 7 round card is nice, but 7 extra rounds is pretty heavy.

 

[Exiledviking]

1 hour ago, JT111 said:

The 7 round card is nice, but 7 extra rounds is pretty heavy.

 

I'll be running the 5 round card on my M1 and the 6 round on my M4. The good news is that one can always cut down to one or two spare rounds only on the card.